Khao Soi
Explore the delicious tastes of Northern Thailand at home through this flavor-packed noodle dish: Khao Soi.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles dried or fresh
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder mild
- 1 coconut milk unsweetened; 14-ounce can
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 pound chicken thigh cut into bite-size pieces, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- fried noodles optional garnish, crispy
- red onion for garnish, or shallots; sliced
- lime for garnish, wedges
- cilantro chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pot over medium heat, warm oil. Add red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, and curry powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk and chicken broth, stir them together, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles.
- Top with crispy fried noodles, sliced shallots or red onion, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1157mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1579IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.